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silky

/ˈsɪlki/ adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about silky at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light.
    glossy auburn hair

Origin

From Middle English sylky, equivalent to silk + -y.

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